Interview with Actress and Writer Stacey House

Actress and Writer Stacey House

Guys and girls!

My great friend Stacey House - an actress and a writer - has just written a new book! 

I had the pleasure of interviewing her, and I'm so excited for you all to learn more about Stacey. She is a fantastic person, and I hope you'll check out this interview and her new book, "Hauling Hollywood!"

Stacey, thank you for agreeing to an interview for “Behind the Sign!” Can you please briefly discuss your background and how you began working in the entertainment industry?

"When I was the age of 13, I did a star search called AMTC. I always knew when I was adult I would come to LA to pursue my dreams. The first step to getting into the entertainment industry is not knowing anything other than the dream you have and taking steps towards that. It’s a step of faith. When you are new to the city the best way to get your feet’s wet is to start doing background acting. Although extra work is the smallest role in the show, It can teach you how everything works. Never undermine small beginnings, keep being your best! A lot of my acting roles had more to do with casting and if I fit the category they were looking for. Take classes, get an agent and Manager, but most of the “hustle” is up to you. Your diligence and hard work along with time and chance will put you in front of important people. But I can guarantee you if you do not have the confidence which comes from your experience of working well on set, as well as your craft you will not be ready. The industry wants people who are ready to jump in and do the job without intimidation or uncertainty. So prepare yourself in all aspects."

What have you enjoyed most about your work as an actress, and is there a project that you’ve worked on which you consider to be your favorite?

"My favorite part about being an actress is the art of being in this imaginary place with other talented individuals. I love creating a story that has messages to the viewer. To provoke the viewer to think, laugh, cry or fall in love. I think the most fun project I have worked on, was the movie called The Nun. I don’t normally do stunts, but I had to be thrown across a room and drowned in water, and so many other movie tricks! It was all new for me, and I was learning so much, and enjoyed every moment of it!"

You just wrote a book!! And I loved it!! Can you please talk a little bit about your book, as well as discussing what inspired you to write and self publish your stories to share with people?

"As an actor sometimes you have days off and it’s good to have a side gig. I chose to become a Ride-Share driver because I liked the fact that I could stop working if I needed to go to an audition. I wrote the book “Hauling Hollywood” (Diary of A Girl Ride-Share Driver) to share my hilarious stories. Every day it seemed as though I was in this unscripted movie. I discovered my love for writing! and wrote down my experiences to share with others! I realized I was not alone in the pursuit of my dreams. That so many others in my car had a life of their own, and stories to tell! I called this character study!  It’s important to be an individual, be yourself through the character, when you go to an audition. There is not single person on this earth that can be you! And that’s what  will shine in the audition room."

What do you believe is the most important piece of advice that you can offer to anyone considering a career in the entertainment industry?

"The best piece of advice going into the entertainment industry is, what an acting teacher said to me years ago. Go to Japan, learn Japanese. You’re thinking what!? I want to be an actor. What my acting teacher meant is, we need a life outside of acting. Our life experiences enrich our lives and make us interesting individuals and we gain emotions that help us act in the scene. Remember you are not a one trip pony. You are a multitalented Individual, and having a life outside of acting is important to the casting directors. They will be sure to ask you about yourself and your hobbies. If you have nothing to say about yourself other than acting, the casting directors will most likely not be interested. They want to work with bright individuals who they can share a knowledgeable conversation with on set about what is going on in the scene. This is my experience as a SAG-AFTRA actress of 10 years. I want you to know that it has not necessarily been my talent that the industry has remembered, but more my work ethic and professionalism. If you have these qualities, you will make in Hollywood." 

GRAB STACEY'S BOOK HERE! :)

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"HAULING HOLLYWOOD" by Stacey House